Optical Cable Corp. PC6AU-B-1302 Cat6a Utp Patch Cable

Product Description

The OPTICAL CABLE CORP. PC6AU-B-1302 is a Cat6a unshielded twisted pair (UTP) patch cable measuring 13 feet in length with a black jacket and black boot. Cat6a cabling supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet at frequencies up to 500 MHz, making it a reliable choice for structured cabling installations in both commercial and light industrial environments. This cable is suited for connecting network switches, patch panels, servers, and end-user devices where high-bandwidth, low-crosstalk performance is required. Licensed electricians, low-voltage technicians, and network infrastructure installers are the primary trades handling this type of cable.

The PC6AU-B-1302 is well suited for horizontal runs between patch panels and active equipment, short device-to-switch connections, and data center patch applications. The 13-foot length accommodates typical equipment rack-to-rack and rack-to-wall-port runs without excess slack. The UTP construction keeps the cable compact and easy to route through cable management systems in server rooms, telecom closets, and office infrastructure buildouts.

Key Features

• Cat6a UTP construction supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet and frequencies up to 500 MHz
• 13-foot length suits standard rack and patch panel installations
• Black jacket and boot for clean cable management and color-coded organization
• Unshielded design simplifies termination and routing in low-interference environments
• Sold individually, one cable per unit

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Cat6a UTP patch cable compatible with Cat6a and backward-compatible Cat6 and Cat5e patch panels, keystone jacks, and RJ45 ports in structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by low-voltage technicians or network cabling professionals following ANSI/TIA-568 structured cabling standards. Avoid sharp bends exceeding the cable minimum bend radius, and do not cinch cable ties so tightly that they deform the cable jacket, as this can degrade signal performance. Verify that patch panel and switch ports are rated for Cat6a before deployment in 10GbE applications.